Micah 3:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Micah 3:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Micah 3:5 is a verse from the book of Micah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Micah 3:5 — KJV
“Thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him.”
— Micah 3:5 (KJV)
Micah 3:5 in Context — About the Book of Micah
Micah alternates judgment and hope with a prophet's precision — predicting both Jerusalem's fall and Bethlehem as Messiah's birthplace seven centuries early. His summary of true religion is unmatched: act justly, love mercy, walk humbly with your God.
Cross-References for Micah 3:5
“For thus saith the LORD, Enter not into the house of mourning, neither go to lament nor bemoan them: for I have taken away my peace from this people, saith the LORD, even lovingkindness and mercies. mourning: or, mourning feast”
Shares key themes with Micah 3:5: thus, saith, lord
“Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts concerning the prophets; Behold, I will feed them with wormwood, and make them drink the water of gall: for from the prophets of Jerusalem is profaneness gone forth into all the land. profaneness: or, hypocrisy”
Shares key themes with Micah 3:5: thus, saith, lord
“Wherefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against your pillows, wherewith ye there hunt the souls to make them fly, and I will tear them from your arms, and will let the souls go, even the souls that ye hunt to make them fly. to make...: or, into gardens”
Shares key themes with Micah 3:5: thus, saith, lord
“And he arose, and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I have anointed thee king over the people of the LORD, even over Israel.”
Shares key themes with Micah 3:5: thus, saith, lord
“Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the king of Assyria, He shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there, nor come before it with shield, nor cast a bank against it.”
Shares key themes with Micah 3:5: thus, saith, lord
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